Gov. Newsom Calls on DOJ to Charge Florida and Texas Govs with ‘Kidnapping’ for Shipping Immigrants Out of State
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Justice to charge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron…
What Is a Special Order of Business in the CA Legislature?
Almost always used in committee, a special order of business is used when a bill or similarly related bills are…
Newsom Places Ads For New California Abortion Website in Seven Red States
Governor Gavin Newsom continued his out of state advertising on Thursday by placing billboards promoting California's new abortion care website…
Why Do Legislators “Move a Call”?
In committees and on the Floors of the California Legislature, after voting has occurred, but before the final vote is…
How Can a Higher Vote Threshold Be Imposed on Bills in the California Legislature?
The California Constitution, in Article IV, Section 8(b)(3), clearly states the following: “No bill may be passed unless, by rollcall…
New Poll Shows Newsom Still Ahead of Dahle in Gubernatorial Race 58% to 31%
According to a new Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) poll released on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom has kept up…
What Ballot Initiatives Will Californians Face in the Nov. 8th Election?
California has 7 ballot initiatives qualified for the November 2022 General Election ballot. There is also colossal spending behind the…
Karen Bass Faces Increased Pressure, Voter Doubt Week Before LA Mayoral Debate
Only a week before the first LA Mayoral Debate, Congresswoman and LA Mayoral Candidate Karen Bass is facing increased scrutiny…
AG Bonta Sues Amazon Over Alleged Anticompetitive Contracting Practices
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against online retailer Amazon, alleging that the company was involved…
Why Do California Legislators Speak ‘On Condition of the File?’
On occasion, you may hear a legislator on the Floor of the State Senate or State Assembly rise and seek…